Senior Associate, Strategic Projects & Partnerships Singapore

Get to know our Team:

• The Singapore Operations team oversees, shapes and grows the business in Grab Singapore. We contribute towards Grab’s vision of being Southeast Asia’s superapp by providing everyday services that matter most to consumers in Singapore. We develop and execute business strategies that help us achieve our vision in serving out community
• As part of the Singapore Operations team, the role sits within the Strategic Projects & Partnerships team. The Strategic Projects & Partnerships team plans & executes top of agenda business projects & partnerships in Singapore, spanning across all business lines (e.g. Transport, Food & Payments)

Get to know the Role:

• The role is an impact focused role, focusing on planning & execution of strategic projects, as well as forming win-win collaborations with strategic partners
• Examples of strategic projects are incubation of new business models, launch of new product features and cross-vertical initiatives
• Opportunity to work directly with Singapore Country Head and senior stakeholders in Singapore and across the region, both internally and externally.
• Minimal travel required (<5%)

The day-to-day activities:

• Assist in planning of project and partnerships, including partner engagement plans, product launch plans, structuring deals / businesses using data analysis and business modelling
• Manage partnerships & special projects under some managerial guidance – including hands-on operations, desktop analysis and pitching/negotiation with strategic partners
• Support business teams at various stages of projects; for example - structuring and helping with issue identification and solutioning
• Work closely with teams within Grab (e.g. marketing, product) to co-ordinate strategic projects and partnerships

The must haves:

• Strong academic track record
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think logically and execute projects
• Experience with hands-on engagement, strong interpersonal / influencing skills
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including PowerPoint presentations
• Strong quantitative ability, including financial / business modelling
• Can do attitude - self-driven and highly motivated individual who can work well in a startup VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment. Highly adaptable across situations / topics / industries

The good to haves:

• At least 5-6 years of work experience
• Experience in fast paced sectors such as management consulting, technology, digital media and / or high growth startups driving transformational growth.
• Experience in engaging across Asian markets and cultures
• Prior experience in entrepreneurship or P&L management